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People in Transition
“Action” — the Key Driver of Success
Being around “big idea” people can be inspiring. They see life through the lens of “opportunity”. Their big ideas may be the stuff of genius, however unleashing ...
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Franchise Trends
State of Franchising 2019
The IFA’s published “outlook” for 2018 called for the addition of nearly 14,000 new franchises. In the near future, we’ll learn the actuals and get a ...
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General
Working Moms Are Amazing Leaders
Spending any amount of quality time with my wife, parents, aunts, sisters, cousins and friends, all of whom understand motherhood far better than I ever ...
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People in Transition
Words People Never Want to Hear and How to Minimize Their Impact
“We appreciate your contributions, however your position has been eliminated” Receiving this news, particularly when it comes as a surprise, can be devastating. The ranks ...
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Evaluating Franchises
Discovery Day: Make The Most of It
Synopsis: The final step in investigating a franchise system is to attend their Discovery Day (DD). It’s a valuable, make-or-break experience. To make the most ...
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Evaluating Franchises
I Like It! How Do I Know It’s Real?
How to Validate Franchise System Performance Synopsis: To make an informed franchise purchasing decision, and protect your interests, you need to “validate” all claims. This ...
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